No one ever wants a surprise trip to the doctors or hospital, but this is especially true during the holiday season. Below we have compiled some tips and rules to keep you, your family and your home safe this holiday season.

Buying a home will most likely be the biggest investment you make in your life, and we here at CORE want to make sure you are 100% informed and ready for the commitment! Here are a few things to consider before you purchase your first or even your eighth home!

This is not your typical season for real estate, but there are still many brave buyers out there who are serious about purchasing. With some thoughtful festive décor, you can make those buyers want to ring in the new year in your home.

Moving as a human is stressful enough, but for animals they don’t have the ability to understand what is going on and that can put a lot of stress on our furry friends. A change in environment can be pretty rough so be sure to keep your animals in mind as you go through the whole process.

The holiday season from October through January is one of the least popular times to sell a home. Even if the thought of trying to sell your home during the fall and winter months makes you want to crawl back into bed, there really are some great advantages

Join in today on the Buzz, we are talking to Michelle from Diversified Mortgage about the benefits of working with a local lender. And then later Dave and Thom are talking about how to make your current home feel new and then taxes, taxes, taxes. Do you know what a 1031 exchange is? You will know after this episode!

Curb appeal is one of the most important things to consider when you are selling your home. In today’s market, buyers do most of their home searching online, and real estate websites show ONE picture of the home along with maybe an address or bedroom and bathroom count.

With fewer houses for potential buyers to choose from, and fewer homes for them to compare against yours, there is a greater chance that buyers will come to take a peek at your home. This all goes back to supply and demand, and fall is a great time to be supplying that demand.

Now I know what you’re thinking, where does Idaho rank?! Well folks, it should come as no surprise that our beautiful state is ranked number three out of all fifty states, beaten out only by South Dakota at number two and Wyoming in the number one spot.

A recent publication shows that home sales are at a point right now that you may not want to wait to get your home on the market. Our agents are dealing with mutliple offers and quick sales on home listings.

Whether you are new to the area or were born and raised here, there are always places to explore in Boise. At Core Group Realty, we have a variety of residents including newer ones that have been wondering what attractions we have.